Homeless
Homeless man killed by Cape Town officer was part of a gang, court told
Defence in murder trial says evidence by the state witness is “tailored”
News | 22 June 2023
Homeless man had not intended to fight officer who shot him dead, claims witness
Defence argues that the officer was being attacked when the shot went off that killed Dumisani Joxo in Cape Town last year
News | 20 June 2023
Determined Durban moms recycle cardboard
“This is a ticket to send our children to university”
Feature | 3 May 2023
Last-minute delay to court hearing on eviction of homeless people on Cape Town’s streets
The Socio-Economic Rights Institute of South Africa, representing about 120 homeless people, wants the City to provide “proper alternative accommodation”
News | 19 April 2023
People occupying Observatory site reject City of Cape Town’s housing offers
They argue that the sites in Philippi, Mfuleni and the Culemborg Safe Space are not reasonable housing options
News | 14 April 2023
Indigenous plant nursery run by homeless people brings new life to vacant land in Claremont
Ten formerly homeless people have been employed by the project through the U-turn Homeless Service Centre
News | 12 April 2023
You have until 8 May to comment on Cape Town’s new homeless plan
The City plans to open a new 300-bed Safe Space facility in Green Point
News | 11 April 2023
I acted in self-defence, law enforcement officer who shot dead a homeless man tells court
State’s witness testified that he was the one having an argument with officers that morning and that the deceased Dumisani Joxo had been defending him.
News | 6 April 2023
Cape Town suburbs where homeless people count
Through the Streetscapes project, homeless people are running surveys, earning an income, and changing lives
By James Stent
News | 18 January 2023